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The vision behind the California Pet Lover's License Plate is being fulfilled every year. First launched in 2013, the plate was created by Judie Mancuso, Dr. Gary Michelson, and Linda Starr, with generous support from Keely and Pierce Brosnan—who also contributed his own artwork for the design. Its purpose is simple and powerful: to provide sustainable funding for low-cost and free spay and neuter programs across California.
If you don’t yet have your Pet Lover’s plate, please consider getting one at this link and help continue this life-saving work.
We are thrilled to announce that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be granting out up to $500,000 in funding for the 2026 Pet Lover's License Plate Grant Program (Pet Lover's), which will mean over $2.5M dollars has now gone to spay and neuter!
Click HERE to read their press release with the announcement.
Applications for FUNDING are due by 5pm PT on Monday,
January 5, 2026.
Attention Potential Applicants:
CDFA will conduct a webinar on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT, featuring an overview of the program and application process. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the program’s website for full details.
Please review the 2026 Request for Grant Proposals for detailed application instructions: Request For Grant Proposal - Guide On How To Apply.
Grant Proposal Applications must be submitted electronically to grants@cdfa.ca.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. PT on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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